I wrote previously about the Barrack Obama Coins that were being privately minted by a UK firm Winston Elizabeth & Windsor. News about the coins had caused an unexpected stir on the internet from many who took offense at the fact that the coins included the inscription “President of the United States.” But despite the controversy, at least a few coin collectors were intrigued about the new coin and wanted to know whether they could be purchased.
The firm behind the coins has been responding to the controversy and has put the coins up for sale on its website.
Information on the coins can be found at the WEW website. There is also a separate website at ObamaGoldCoins.com. Gold plated versions of the coin are being produced with an unlimited run. A solid gold version and sterling silver version are also being produced with runs limited to 50 and 500 coins, respectively.
The following is the statement that has been circulated with WEW’s response to the controversy:
The Barack Obama Presidential coin is no longer a coin or an illusion, it is a piece of art; described by those that have seen it, as Slick, Sexy, Elegant and Daring!
These are not our words but the comments of world renowned movie stars and politicians ranging from Madonna and Barbra Streisand, Tony Blair, Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Barbra Berlusconi, the daughter of the Italian Prime Minister.
Most recently the Barack Obama coin was unveiled in Italy were it received an overwhelming reception; considered by most, as an iconic symbol for peace and change. This idea of peace and change gathered further momentum, as one was personally requested by a member of the Vatican who stated ‘the race is now in the hands of god’.
On a more sombre note, we have recently received a lot of negative comments and ignorant feedback with regards to why the Barack Obama coin has been created in Birmingham, England. The reason is simple; the English silversmiths are the best coin makers in the world with over 300 year’s experience. Creating coins for the Royal family and other Monarchs; we believe the President of the United States deserves to be treated with the same respect and dignity. Further more; we would also like to add that with each coin sold an America charity will benefit directly with 20% of the proceeds being donated.
To conclude, we believe the Barack Obama coin represents peace, diplomacy and prosperity for the future, which is what this world is crying out for?